Split chicken breasts made in the Instant Pot are so juicy and tender. They are made even more perfect by quickly crisping the skin up in the broiler.
Prep
11 min
Cook
47 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
2 bone-in
, about 2 pounds total
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
, or more to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
1
Sprinkle chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2
Place a trivet in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Pour in chicken broth and add chicken breasts. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
4
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
5
Place cooked chicken breasts on a baking sheet and broil until skin is nicely browned, about 4 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
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